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Enhanced educational framework for networking (2008)
Thesis
McLuskie, D. Enhanced educational framework for networking. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4033

Teaching and assessing students in the practical side of networking can be achieved through the use of simulators. However the network simulators are limited in what can they can do since the device being simulated is not fully functional and the gen... Read More about Enhanced educational framework for networking.

Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation (2008)
Thesis
Combe, C. Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2455

In this thesis two existing computer science techniques are used to solve a specific problem in the field of ‘spatial planning’. The problem to be addressed is monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies. ‘Monitoring c... Read More about Monitoring the conformance of planning decisions to urban land use policies using Information Extraction and GeoVisualisation.

The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration (2008)
Thesis
Edwards, D. The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6425

This thesis presents a socio-technical account of the adoption and development of Managed Learning Environments (MLE) in three Universities in Scotland. The term 'development' is used here to refer to the way that MLE initiatives evolve over time as... Read More about The managed learning environment in Scottish Higher Education: a socio-technical exploration.

Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics (2008)
Thesis
Meruva, S. P. K. Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1052914

Characters on computer keyboards are typically printed using one of the two different processes, namely tampographic printing and laser marking. Tampographic printing is time consuming (app. 3-5 mins.), requires skilled workers and employs difficult-... Read More about Laser Writable Polymers: Markability and Durability Characteristics.

Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow (2008)
Thesis
Symes, M. Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow. (Dissertation). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4008

Healthcare professionals are spending less time with patients and more time on administrative duties (Royal College of Nursing, 2008). This is due to a high bureaucratic demand (Brindley, 2007) on the caring process, patient population and longevity... Read More about Distributed healthcare framework using patient-centric role-based security modelling and workflow.

Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses (2008)
Thesis
Noble, A. F. Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2396

The main objectives of this research are to investigate the interaction between the city of Edinburgh, Lothian Buses (Edinburgh’s principal public transport provider) and people using specific bus routes within the city boundaries. A single overarchi... Read More about Quotidian bus journeys: City life reflections on Lothian buses.

Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection (2008)
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3746

Estimating and bidding a job is one of those essential processes at the heart of a contractor's business. Risk and uncertainty are major considerations in bidding decisions for construction projects. Numerous factors need to be taken into account whe... Read More about Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection.

A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture (2008)
Thesis
Weir, R. A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2445

Living in the Information Age, organisations must be able to exploit their data alongside the traditional economic resources of man, machine and money. Accordingly, organisations implement data warehouses to organise and consolidate their data, which... Read More about A configuration approach for selecting a data warehouse architecture.

Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation (2008)
Thesis
Feng, Y. Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2431

Due to the availability of components and the diversity of target applications, mismatches between pre-qualified existing components and the particular reuse context in applications are often inevitable and have been a major hurdle of component reusa... Read More about Generative aspect-oriented component adaptation.

Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction. (2008)
Thesis
Carroll, F. Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2393

This thesis investigates the potential of aesthetics in the design of Human-Computer Interactions (HCI). In particular, it aims to provide a means by which aesthetics can be applied in photorealistic virtual reality (VR) to create ‘engaging’ experien... Read More about Engaging photorealistic VR: An aesthetic process of interaction..

An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom (2008)
Thesis
Pai, C.-W. An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6200

Motorcyclists that have no protective structures while motorcycling as other occupants of automobiles do can be particularly vulnerable to accident injuries (i.e., motorcycles are not as crashworthy as automobiles). Motorcyclists' susceptibility to a... Read More about An analysis of motorcyclist injury severity by various crash configurations at T-junctions in the United Kingdom.

Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications (2008)
Thesis
McNeill, J. N. Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6196

This thesis investigates the operation of the current transfonner (CT) when sensing retum-to-zero current pulses in power electronic circuitry. The CT's output signal is nonnally rectified when sensing current pulses and the effects of the different... Read More about Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications.

Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication (2007)
Thesis
Muir, L. J. Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication. (Thesis). Robert Gordon University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9351

Video communication of British Sign Language (BSL) is important for remote interpersonal communication and for the equal provision of services for deaf people. However, the use of video telephony and video conferencing applications for BSL communicat... Read More about Content-prioritised video coding for British Sign Language communication.

Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions (2007)
Thesis
Junaidi, H. Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3799

The ICSSWH (Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater), apart from being the oldest is also the most economical means of solar water heating. The effect of modifications in the collector geometry has frequently appeared in the literature, and o... Read More about Optimized solar water heater for Scottish weather conditions.

Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study (2007)
Thesis
Kazimoglu, Y. K. Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5106

The modelling of infiltration and moisture movement within a porous medium requires information on the moisture retention and hydraulic conductivity properties. In this study, the unsaturated hydraulic behaviour of a compacted waste sample based on t... Read More about Moisture retention and conductivity properties of waste refuse: a laboratory study.

A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement (2007)
Thesis
Kukla, R. A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3927

A town planner, faced with the task of designing attractive walking spaces, needs a tool that will allow different designs to be compared in terms of their attractiveness as well as their effectiveness. PEDFLOW is an attempt to create such a tool. It... Read More about A software framework for the microscopic modelling of pedestrian movement.

Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern (2007)
Thesis
Lewrick, M. Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3803

An investigation in innovation management and entrepreneurial management is conducted in this thesis. The aim of the research is to explore changes of innovation styles in the transformation process from a start-up company to a more mature phase of b... Read More about Changes in innovation styles - comprehensive study of the changes in innovation styles to identify the causes and effects of different influencing factors and capabilities to create a general innovation pattern.

Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities (2007)
Thesis
Cooper, J. M. Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7242

The primary objective of this thesis is to provide a new approach to optimizing the supply of taxis as applied in UK cities. Taxi supply, both in the UK and elsewhere, is controlled by a series of regulations (defined in relation to controls affectin... Read More about Taxi Licensing, Regulation and Control: An analysis of taxi supply in medium sized UK cities.

Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches (2007)
Thesis
Sa'adah, S. Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9469

In the vehicle routing problem with time windows VRPTW, there arc two main objectives. The primary objective is to reduce the number of vehicles, the secondary one is to minimise the total distance travelled by all vehicles. This thesis describes som... Read More about Solving vehicle routing problems using multipleant colonies and deterministic approaches.

Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience (2007)
Thesis
Kettley, S. Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2418

The purpose of the research described in this thesis was to develop a design methodology for Wearable Computing concepts that could potentially embody authenticity. The Wearables community, still firmly rooted in the disciplines of engineering and er... Read More about Crafting the wearable computer: Design process and user experience.